Judge Stephen Hall and Judge Beth Labson Freeman were elected by their colleagues to serve as the presiding judge and assistant presiding judge, respectively, starting in January 2009.
Hall is a graduate of Santa Clara School of Law and Stanford University and first served as a police officer and deputy district attorney before being appointed to the bench in 1997.
Hall is an "outstanding asset to the court," outgoing Presiding Judge Robert Foiles said in a prepared statement. "Not only is he an exceptional trial judge, but his administrative skills and knowledge of court operations make him an excellent choice as presiding judge."
